Maintaining your garage door

Your garage door is a prominent aspect of your home. It is both visually and practically important that it is kept in good order and that you are able to use it successfully each and every time you need it. In order for this to be the case it is vital that whether you have an overhead door or a side hinged door, maintaining your garage door regularly ensures it is working well and looking good.

HERE ARE SOME TIPS AND TRICKS FOR SUCCESSFULLY MAINTAINING YOU GARAGE DOORS:

CHECK YOUR DOOR’S COMPONENTS

It is important that you regularly check all of the door’s moving components to ensure that they are dirt and rust free and not broken or bent. You may be aware of a problem before you check for one if your doors are squeaking or jamming when opening and closing them.

CHECK RAILS AND AXLES

Ensure that all of the axles are tight and secure. It is also important to check all of the rails and lubricate the hinges, rollers and springs with a light oil. Not lubricating the components will lead to damage and may even stop you being able to use the door altogether.

KEEP THE DOOR CLEAN

As well as maintenance of the mechanics within your garage door, it is also important to keep the outside looking clean and well maintained. Use a damp cloth and some detergent (washing-up liquid will work well) and wash down the entire door, removing all dirt. If your door gets dirty quite easily then you can also apply a thin layer of car wax to it to keep the dirt away for longer.

PAINT A WOODEN DOOR

If you happen to have a wooden garage door it is worthwhile giving it a new lick of paint as and when necessary. But don’t leave it until it’s too late. Try to repaint it before the old paint has started to chip off. Once water has got in to the wood it may be a more difficult problem to fix.

Dirt, rust and poor lubrication can all shorten the life of your garage door; so follow these helpful tips and enjoy your door for longer.